You've Given Me Happiness.

Beth and Phillip are surprised to see Alex and Alan arrive at the pier as wedding ceremony ends. Phillip runs into Daisy and James. His son is still annoyed that he let Alan go through with the operation instead of him. James plods off and Phillip sighs. James runs into his grandfather down the boardwalk. Alan tells him that parents are supposed to save their children.

Beth finds Phillip staring into the water. He tells her how lucky he feels. She reminds him of what he said about loving her, but she won't hold him to it. He insists that he will always love her.

Marina and Shayne look at a picture of Henry and giggle. Reva and Josh happily watch their son smile. Bill and Josh join up and watch the crowd. Bill talks about how good life is looking right now.
The brides and grooms step up and thank everyone for coming to the ceremony and then compete to see who can kiss the bride better. Buzz and Lillian chat with Alex and Alan. Buzz takes Alex for a dance and Lillian tells Alan how proud she is of what he did for his son.

Jonathan and Lizzie talk by the water. He tells her that he visited Alan. She says that he's really changed. He leaves and meets Mel in the parking lot with his daughter. They walk back to the party. When everyone sees them, the dancing stops. Jonathan says that his daughter needs her mom and they will be staying. Everyone promises to help keep her safe. Jonathan takes out the custody papers he had drawn up.

Matt arrives to pick up Maureen. She's reluctant to go. He wants to leave. Vanessa asks him to stick around. He searches for beer. As he drinks, his daughter tells him he should be looking for a pretty girl. He doesn't think Vanessa's wedding is the place for that. Bridget and Nola come over and drag him onto the dance floor.

Frank and Blake talk by the water. She tells him never to give up on women. He explains that he invited someone but she claimed she was busy. "That's an 'ask me again'," she explains.

Josh congratulates his brother on marrying the girl of his dreams. "You didn't even have to kidnap her," he jokes. Josh wonders at how wonderful and good things are. Billy says everyone is where they are supposed to be. "Except for me," Josh says. He's always taken care of other people, but there is no one to take care of now so he's been thinking of leaving. Billy tells him how much he'll miss him.

Alan tells Rafe that he is a braver man than he is for joining the army. He's glad that a Spaulding will finally serve the country. After they hug, Alan wanders over to Reva. Billy approaches them and then makes an announcement to the guests. He tells them all about Alan saving Phillip and how he became a hero by making them believe in heroes again. Everyone toasts to him.

Josh tells Nat and Olivia how happy he is to see them happy. He thanks Olivia for being his friend and tells her that he is leaving. After he walks away from them, he sits with Shayne and tells him he's glad to see him happy. His son tells him what a great time he's having being a father. "I had a great example," Shayne tells him. Josh explains that he is leaving for Venezuela to work from the office down there. After a tender moment, they decide to go back to the party and drink.

Cyrus and Mel stand by the water and kiss.

Jonathan and Lizzie bring Sarah to her family. He introduces them to the Spauldings. Beth has trouble saying that she's a grandmother. Alan tells Sarah he's sorry it wasn't safe before but she's safe now.

Alan and Phillip talk by the water. He thanks his father for giving him a second chance. Alan says he only did what any parent who loves their child would do. He asks him to live this second chance to its fullest. Phillip promises that he will.

Shayne and Marina call the babysitter to check on Henry. He talks about how all-consuming being a parent is. He doesn't even recognize himself. They excitedly sneak away to see the baby.

Phillip walks up on Beth as she picks up sea shells from the beach. They talk about her painting and he encourages her to go back to it. He tells her that he will be great again if she will be with him for the rest of his life. He's in love with her and wants to be with her. "Marry me?" he asks. She sobs and agrees. They kiss. He feels like a kid again.

Alan and Buzz congratulate each other. Buzz is sure that he always had the courage to do it. Alan tells him how much he values their friendship. "You being happy for me means more to me than you'll ever know," Alan says. Buzz tells him how lucky they are and asks him to come back and dance with all of the women he's made love to. Alan wants a few minutes alone with the view. "I did it," he says to himself.

Josh dances with Reva. They talk about how she has her sons back. She thinks she'll be okay. He's decided it's the right time to move on. "If that's what you need," she says.

James and Daisy have a picnic and he tells her what a cool guy his grandfather is. He thinks his father owes Alan a lot. She wonders if Alan finally did what he was supposed to do.

Josh and Frank begin the best men toasts. Josh talks about how much he admires his brother and how Vanessa brings out the best in him. Frank is next. He tells his father that he loves him and Coop is watching and happy for them.

Phillip finds his father sitting on a bench. He tells him what just happened with Beth and how he never wants to waste another second of his life. He's tired of trying to fix things and just wants to appreciate things for what they are. It took having Alan saving him to teach him that. "You've given me more than my life... you've given me happiness," he says. When Alan doesn't respond, Phillip realizes that he's dead.

Next on Guiding Light:

Alan's body is taken away.

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Posted by biancarosa at
Wednesday, September 16 2009 10:43 AM

I am angry too. Alan's death wasn't necessary. James will be so angry and blame Phillip for not letting him be the donor. I have not posted very long, but I have watched GL for years. I am totally depressed about its demise. I am hoping to see all of the characters on other Soaps. I wish them all well and thank them for entertaining me for so long. Their acting was so real!!!

Posted by 3Puppies at
Wednesday, September 16 2009 12:18 PM

GLfan85,

There were several issues with Lizzie's behavior with little Sarah. I don't think I am wrong in the fact that Lizzie was not a good mom, the Court gave Jonathan SOLE custody of Sarah. Wonder why? Don't want to disagree with you, everyone has their own opinions. Have a nice dday.

Posted by sadface at
Wednesday, September 16 2009 12:42 PM

HOW COULD YOU ALL DIDN'T SEE ALAN DEATH COMING THIS MAN WAS PUTTING ALL HIS AFAIRS IN ORDER AFTER HE CAME OUT OF THE HOSPTIAL. I THINK THE WRITER IS ENDING THAT JUST RIGHT. ALAN WENT OUT BEING A GOOD GUY AFTER BEING A BAD GUY ALL THOSE YEARS HE WAS A HERO FOR AS I CONCERN HE SAVE HIS SON LIFE AND FINLLY SHOW LOVE TO HIS FAMILY I REALLY THOUGHT THE MAN DIDN'T HAVE A HEART!!!!!!!

Posted by gumdrop0726 at
Thursday, September 17 2009 06:22 AM

I have been listening to/watching GL since I had memory. I just celebrated my 52nd birthday yesterday. Losing GL is like losing a family member...believe me, I know. It has been part of generations of lives. My mother would have it on when she ironed our clothes. My grandmother watched it every day. My father even watched it after his retirement...Please bring it back. Aren't we already losing enough these days?

Posted by sunshine222 at
Thursday, September 17 2009 12:52 PM

I am just sick that this show is ending. I will never watch the game show.

Posted by CBSoapKing at
Thursday, September 17 2009 01:00 PM

Wow Gumdrop....I will be 52 in less than 2 weeks and I've been watching GL since about the time time as you. INCREDIBLE! Today's episode was full of tears and expectedly so considering the end of the road. These final episodes are just heart wrenching because those of us who are fans of this show really wanted it go on for the rest of our days. Now we know that very few things last forever in this country except death and taxes. I'll be glued to the tube tomorrow to see whether Josh & Reva connects (again) or whether Jeff will make his appearance and reclaim his family. Most of the other pieces to this jig-saw are already in place. Kind of misty-eyed right now after watching Alexandra break down into Fletcher's arms and then Jonathan and Reva. WOW!

I can't believe GL is ending. I have watched it for over 20 years. What is your favorite memory of the show. I loved it when Josh and Reva built their house and in the cornerstone of the fireplace they put a picture of themselves and letters of their undying love. I still am hoping they end up together. They are meant to be! Thank you Guiding Light for being part of my life for 20 years. It's been fun and you all will be missed!

Posted by pdames4 at
Thursday, September 17 2009 03:12 PM

I don't have a problem with Alan dying! I would have if it was Phiip! Alan should have died eons ago

Posted by gibbekiss at
Friday, September 18 2009 12:43 PM

I HAVE BEEN THINKING THAT BEINGS GUIDING LIGHT HAS TO THROW ALL THIS GAY PARAPHERNALIA IN THE STORY, MAYBE IT IS TIME FOR IT TO END. BUT AS I SIT HERE WATCHING THE LAST EPISODE, I FEEL LIKE A PART OF MY LIFE IS LEAVING ME. TO EACH HIS OWN, BUT I DEFINITELY DON'T WANT IT IN MY FACE, BUT JUST MAYBE....IF THAT WOULD KEEP THE SHOW ON....I WOULD CERTAINLY KEEP IT A PART OF MY LIFE, AND CONTINUE TO WATCH IT. IT JUST FEELS SOOOOOOO AWFUL TO LET THE FEELING OF CLOSURE CREEP IN. I JUST HATE IT, CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHY???